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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

10/28/2006 11:22:42 AM · #1

Usually when I go out shooting there's one particular tune that rents a good deal of space in my head. Occasionally that tune guides my eye. This was the theme last week, that played softly in the background. I realized it fit most of the subject matter I'd shot over the last two years so I put the music and a group of images into this montage.

Street Scenes 2005-2006
(play at "Original Size" for the best quality but no bigger than "Double Size")

Please give it a look. I hope you enjoy.

Steve

Message edited by author 2006-10-28 12:50:46.

Shecoya

Nikon D70s

10/28/2006 12:56:52 PM · #2

Steve.. I had been waiting for something like this from you..but didnt know thats what I was waiting for until just now...
What a wonderful collection, and tribute to the many people that embody the spirit of what NYC is.
As so many of the pictures came into view I sat there with a smile on my face.. thinking oh I remember that one, Loved that one, wow these are brilliant, the cat one made me laugh yet again.. I've always loved how you are able to capture the vibe of the city. The music you added fits perfectly as well.. nice work!!!

wei328

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/28/2006 01:05:04 PM · #3

Nice work!

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/28/2006 04:11:11 PM · #4

Thanx for the replies.

I'd love to see other people do some of these. Find a song that best fits your mood or a feeling you get from a group of images in your portfolio OR more of a Challenge... Choose some music and shoot a set of images that fit. BTW, PhotoStory 3 is free and easy to use.

Shecoya-Glad you likeee. Not sure if you know but Peter was the inspiration to do these in the first place. It's all his fault. He turned me onto PhotoStory3 and it was all downhill from there. When are guys coming to NYC. Let's shoot, let's eat, let's drink, let's be merry!!!

Next, Still Crazy After All These Years or Rudy, A Message To You(The Specials)...stay tuned.

Street Scenes 2005-2006

Message edited by author 2006-10-28 16:39:32.

I Enjoy Ham

Canon EOS-30D

10/28/2006 04:46:49 PM · #5

well steve im impressed. I know how hard it is to get good NYC candids, and it seems to me like you have mastered the art, great job!

-Dan

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

10/28/2006 04:55:21 PM · #6

Very Very well done. You've got some great images in there. I wish I had half the vision and talent you are showing here.

I especially love your ability to catch "ordinary" people and make them extraordinary and force us to actually SEE the people most ignore.

Keith Maniac

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon

10/28/2006 05:09:28 PM · #7

Great stuff. At first I was viewing it at the "fit to window" setting, and it was extremely pixelated. Then I reduced it to "original" size, and it looked fantastic, although very small.
Anyway, those are some very nice photos. I was particularly struck by the quality of light in many of them. And the candid moments you caught are very engaging, rather than dull and boring. Excellent work.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/29/2006 06:37:19 PM · #8

Thanks for the replies and the PM's. Ther smaller window looks best because I haven't figured out how to match things for a larger view.

I used a Mac program called FotoMagico which is a little better than Photostory3, it costs $79. PS3 is free, of course. Most of the Mac slideshow programs that were free totaly blew.

I'm looking for some shooting inspiration so I might try to shoot around the song "Rudy, A Message To You" by The Specials. It's a Ska tune so I think Brooklyn or The Lower East Side will provide the people and backdrop to match. Not too easy to shoot but it should be fun and it will give me a lot to think about.

For my style, it's the best Challenge I can think of.

hotpasta

Nikon D800

10/29/2006 06:50:57 PM · #9

Fantastic Steve! Really enjoyed your images. I love NYC and cannot wait to go back with my D200, hopefully next year. You have really captured something special and you have some of the best of NYC...and considering you are only 7 years old ... ;-)

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Nikon

10/30/2006 10:53:16 AM · #10

bump with a slightly better look. It seems that Google compresses the files but this version looks a bit better on a larger screen. Still the best quality is at "Original Size".

Higher rez version

I'd love some feedback from the comment crowd.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

10/30/2006 10:57:45 AM · #11

excellent

obsidian

Nikon D80

10/30/2006 06:59:30 PM · #12

Truly awesome, Steve. Somehow I felt as though I was there, in the streets walking around your "patch" with you and sharing the music as the images unfolded. Lyrical pictures: great execution: kudos.

MrEd

Sony DSLR-A100

Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF for Minolta

10/30/2006 08:05:13 PM · #13

Another good video. I like that 1st guy we see. Seems he really gets around ;)

briantammy

Olympus PEN E-P3

Konica Minolta MF 85mm f/1.7

10/30/2006 08:14:37 PM · #14

very wonderful.

boysetsfire

Canon EOS-5D

10/30/2006 08:46:20 PM · #15

Hi Steve,

Firstly brilliant job on the slideshow I love street photography and enjoy your work. I have been looking at doing something similar with a few "themes" I am working on. I run mac, would you recommend FotoMagico? was it fairly user friendly (as im no cumputer guru)?

cheers

nick